by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Canisius compares to other colleges that offer zoology.
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Canisius ranks competitively among schools offering zoology. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 56 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Value Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Value Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Value Zoology Schools in New York | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Value Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Value Zoology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Canisius University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Zoology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,529 a year. This is lower than $51,722, the median for all majors at Canisius.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Canisius, zoology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,673, the typical median for all majors at Canisius.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,300 | $32,200 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Canisius tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at Canisius are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius University with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of zoology master’s degree graduates at Canisius were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius University with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the zoology majors at Canisius University.
The zoology program at Canisius breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 54 |
Canisius awarded 54 degrees in animal behavior and ethology recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.